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Zurich Tower II, USA

Creator: Christopher Russell
Offered by: Todd Merrill Studio

Description
In a career spanning over 30 years, New York City artist Christopher Russell has devoted himself to creating unique works of art, functional design, custom architectural elements, and large-scale commissions in an ever-expanding exploration of clay, his principal medium. Originally focused on painting and drawing, Russell was attracted to the malleable properties and endless possibilities of clay, which can traverse the divide between functional and purely aesthetic. Initially translating his draftsmanship to decorative graphic tiles, his work eventually progressed into hand-built sculpture, and most recently decorative vessels. His latest works are dynamic in structure and decoration. With a concentration on hand-building, something the artist attributes to a familial connection to architecture, engineering, and contracting, Russell eschews throwing pots “on the wheel”. While his geometrically rigid vessels look meticulously planned, the process is generally spontaneous. Process dictates the abstracted forms, but the ultimate goal is largely towards harmony, balance, and symmetry.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	United States, New York
Period:	New
Materials:	glazed ceramic
Condition:	New.
Creation Date:	2023
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Contemporary
Patterns:	Contemporary/Modern, Modern
Dealer Reference #:	TMSC366305
Incollect Reference #:	662153

Dimensions

W.	9 in;	H.	25 in;	D.	9 in;
W.	22.86 cm;	H.	63.5 cm;	D.	22.86 cm;

Message from Seller:

Todd Merrill Studio, located at 80 Lafayette St., New York City, NY 10013, represents an international group of artists specializing in unique, groundbreaking works of collectible design that blend contemporary art, fine craft, and innovation. For inquiries, please contact us at 212.673.0531 or email info@toddmerrillstudio.com.